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A photograph of a formal blessing scene in an ashram hall. A long-haired man in orange saffron robes and a red and white flower garland sits on a gold-carved throne with a red cushion, smiling and extending his hand toward a baby. A woman in a green sari holds an infant wrapped in white and cream cloth. A man in a white floral shirt stands at left holding a small bundle of wrapped sweets. Behind them hang garlands of red, orange and pink flowers and a gold-framed deity image. A silver tray of wrapped sweets sits at right.

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December 24 20092009-12-24A photograph of a ceremony in a decorated hall. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes with a flower garland and a red-and-white floral garland sits on an ornate gold throne and smiles as he reaches toward a baby. A woman in a white and gold-bordered sari holds the infant wrapped in white cloth, with a small pink-and-white bundle, and a young woman stands beside her. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti holds purple wrapped sweets, and a saffron-robed man stands behind them. A tray of wrapped candies sits on the right, and the backdrop is hung with flower garlands. The seated man matches the a person description: long swept-back hair, saffron robes and ornate gold necklaces, seated on a throne in a ceremonial setting.2009-12-24December 24 20092009-12-24A photo of an indoor blessing moment at an ashram-style hall with green and orange floral garlands and a gold-carved backdrop. A long-haired man in orange robes with a multicoloured flower garland and a rudraksha-style mala is seated on a cream throne, looking down at a paper a green-saried woman holds up to him while she leans forward holding a small toddler in white and orange. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti, with a gold chain, stands with palms pressed together in greeting. A monk in orange robes stands behind them, and a silver bowl of sweets sits on the right. a person is seated on the throne as the blessed figure in orange, with long swept-back hair and ceremonial garlands; the throne placement and garlands alone do not establish identity.2009-12-24December 24 20092009-12-24A photograph of a ceremonial darshan scene at a gilded throne decorated with green foliage and colourful flowers. A long-haired figure in an orange-saffron robe with a white and red flower garland sits on the golden throne, extending a hand to offer a small wrapped gift to a young girl in a yellow dress. A woman in a white top with a dark bag stands at left holding out a flower-wrapped item, and an attendant in white stands behind. Another man in orange stands behind the girl holding a tray, and a silver tray with colourful bundles rests on the throne side. The figure in orange with long hair and distinctive saffron robe, seated on the throne, suggests Swamiji (probable).2009-12-24A photograph of a naming or blessing moment inside a decorated hall. A man in white shirt and white dhoti leans in at left, and a woman in a white sari with embroidered border and black beaded necklace holds a small baby wrapped in white while a leaf plate is raised above the child's head. At right, a long-haired man in an orange saffron robe and a red-and-yellow flower garland holds the infant and receives the offering, with a tray of colourful gift packets nearby. Green foliage and marigold-style garlands decorate the background, and a gilded throne-like seat is visible. An appearance-based Swamiji (probable) figure is shown in the saffron robe with long hair and garlands, performing the blessing role. Another person in white stands at upper left, and an orange-clad figure is partly visible behind the group.2009-12-24A photograph of a ceremonial moment in an ornate golden-throne setting decorated with floral garlands. A man with long, swept-back dark hair in an orange saffron robe and a multicoloured flower garland stands and reaches toward a toddler in a red-and-gold outfit held by a woman in a purple sari with floral borders. The toddler holds a white cloth or tray, and a second woman in orange stands at the left. Another man in white dhoti and shawl with a gold necklace stands at far left. Behind them are a gilded panel with a deity murti and flower garlands along the wall. The man in saffron shows the qualifying cues of long hair, saffron robe and garland, so he is described as Swamiji (probable), a guru blessing the child during a ritual such as padapuja or a blessing ceremony.2009-12-24A photograph of a seated man with long dark hair, wearing an orange saffron robe and a thick garland of red, white, pink and multicoloured flowers, extending his hand to a small child held by a woman in a yellow sari with a silver handbag. The child is seated on her lap and appears to be receiving a blessing or touch. Behind them stands a monk in orange robes with a head covering, and a young girl in yellow. The backdrop features a gold-embossed panel with a central deity relief, flower-decorated arches, and a cream upholstered seat with red and orange cushions. The scene appears to be a darshan or blessing moment in an ashram hall. a person: the seated man in the orange robe and long hair with garland, sitting on the throne-like seat being honoured, matches the page's presence claim through his saffron clothing, long swept hair and garland.2009-12-24Photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back dark hair, wearing a multicoloured flower garland of red, yellow and pink blooms, smiling as he holds a thread to a child's forehead. Before a gold ornate backdrop with a relief deity medallion and floral decorations. A woman in a white sari with a striped border and a man in a white shirt sit beside a small child in white, their hands folded in reverence. A second person in orange robes with a gold chain sits partially visible at left. Gold-coloured cushions surround the throne-like seat.2009-12-24A photograph of a ceremony in a decorated hall. On the right, a long-haired man in an orange saffron robe with a red-and-white flower garland sits before a golden ornate backdrop and raises his hand toward a child. A woman in a gold-bordered white sari bends forward with a small child in white and red clothing at the front. At left, a man in white dhoti and shirt holds a bundle of wrapped sweets, while two men in orange robes with gold beaded necklaces stand behind, one holding a pink notebook. A silver tray of wrapped candies sits beside the seated figure, and floral backdrop decorations surround the scene. The seated man is a probable Swamiji by appearance: long swept-back hair and saffron clothing with a garland, presiding over the blessing as a guru.2009-12-24A photograph of a seated man in an orange sleeveless top and long swept-back dark hair, wearing a white and multicolour garland, smiling and reaching toward a baby wrapped in a white cloth with colourful print. Before him, a woman in a white and gold-bordered sari with a brown beaded necklace holds the infant, while a man in white with a rudraksha mala stands at left. Behind them are floral arrangements of orange, red and yellow blooms, a gold ornate chair and a gold-coloured backdrop. a person cues: long hair, orange clothing and garland, seated on a ceremonial throne-like chair. Scene reads as a blessing of a child.2009-12-24